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Principal's Note: October 14, 2014
School Council Meeting: Parents held their first Council on September 30. I am always happy to see that parents come out to find out more about what students and teachers are doing. We enjoyed a presentation by student council and club heads, followed by remarks from the admin your co-chairs and treasurer. Your co-chairs will have the minutes posted on our website by the end of the week.
Volleyball Tournament: Last Friday we hosted the Boys Jr. and Sr. volleyball tournaments. It's always exciting to see the number of schools who come here to participate in these opportunities. We will be hosting the Junior girls tournament on December 5th, and the Senior girls tournament on December 12th.
Sr. Boys Golf: Our Sr. Boys Golf Team is now the North Region Champions. We wish them good luck in the City Championship.
Sr. Girls Tennis: Our girls are in a celebratory mood for winning first place in the North Region finals. Wish them luck as they move to the City Championships on October 16th at the U of T Scarborough campus.
Senior Boys A Tennis (Team): Congratulations go out to the boys for becoming the North Region Champions. They too will be competing this week for the City Championships. We wish them good luck!
Cell Phones & Personal Devices: We regularly hear from students who have had their cell phones or personal devices gone missing. Many missing devices are a result of leaving those items unattended. The school is not responsible for missing devices. It is the student's responsibility to keep those devices out of the reach of others when not in use.
ESL Week October 14 - 18, 2014: ESL Week is a significant part of our efforts to raise awareness of the importance of English language learning opportunities in Canada. An annual occasion to celebrate Ontario`s ESL educators and learners, ESL Week is designed to show support for all cultures. Our Newcomer Club has organized several information displays over the lunch hour. The club has also organized an event for October 15th in Titan Hall over lunch hour. Students will be given a passport that is stamped only after the student has completed an information session about a country. Then the students have to answer a few short questions, then drop their passport off in a ballot box. Donated prizes will be given to those picked with the right answers. For more information and activities please go to: http://www.teslontario.net/esl-week/
School Website: We have revised our website to include a monthly calendar, information about departments, news from Guidance, information from Parents, and my newsletters. In order to see my recent newsletters, you will need to scroll down past my message. Also, the TDSB scoreboard is available for our athletic teams – who they're playing, where and when.
STEM Rollout: Our school has become a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) school this year. This is a teaching strategy that incorporates how and what students learn. It is more focussed on inquiry-based learning, where students are made to think deeper and to come up with possible solutions. STEM incorporates what students learn in other areas of their curriculum and then are asked to bring their learning together to solve problems in several disciplines.
Fibre Optics and Fashion: Our annual "Fashion For A Cause" initiative will, once again, be raising funds for PACT – a non-profit organization in the city where young men and women are given tools and skills to become contributing members of society. In addition, through donations, they provide suits, formal gowns, tuxedos and accessories to those less fortunate. Our models will be wearing some pieces which they created with Fibre Optics. Students will be receiving additional workshops with Ms. Ferrier on how to incorporate Fibre Optics into fashion. Some items will be available for our Haunted House on Halloween Day, and other items will be used for our Fashion Show. Our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) coach will also be on hand to lend her expertise.
Robotics: Some of our tech students are well on their way to building small robots. Here they will combine their Math, Physics, Engineering and Design skills to make their machines. Together with the English, Visual Arts and Computer departments, and the assistance of our STEM coach, the teachers and students will be working to embed portions of what they've done in our "Fashion For A Cause." More information will be coming your way on this.
S Trips: Please be advised that York Mills C.I. and the TDSB do not sanction any trip provided by this organization. The trips usually coincide with school holidays and functions: Family Day, March Break, Semi-Formal and Prom, etc. If you don't hear about a trip from me through my emails, the trip is not a York Mills CI trip. Currently, the S-Trip group has planned an "after semi-formal" party at a night club on November 13th.
Bike Rack: Last year we purchased a large bike rack. Over the past few months the racks have been quite full. Since more students are biking to school, we will be ordering an additional large bike rack.
Cardboard Boat Races: Tech Design students used their skills to build and test their cardboard boats in our pool. The competition makes quite a splash with students, and it is one of many categories in the Skills Canada competitions.
Caring & Safe Schools Committee: The committee, comprised of parents, teachers, students, admin met on Friday, Oct. 10th to review our emergency response protocol. We will be scheduling a "Threats to School Safety" drill once the revisions are made to our protocol. The drill will be a scenario where we will have a combination of a "Shelter In Place," which will then become a full "Lockdown." Students will be made aware of their responsibilities prior to the drill.
After-School Math Tutors: Tutors are available for Grade 10 students who are at risk in their math classes. As well, we are extending the invitation to Grade 10 students who will be taking math in Semester 2 and who want to be prepared for their course. Grade 11 students who need the extra help are also encouraged to attend. The sessions run on Monday and Thursday after school in room 113. Commitment to this program is essential for success.
Academic Awards Ceremony: Last year's top in class students received their proficiency awards on Thursday, October 9th at a ceremony in Titan Hall. Many parents attended, making the ceremony much more meaningful. We wish all students continued passion in these subject areas.
October 8: PLC for Staff – Classes begin at 10:00 a.m.
October 9: Academic Awards Reception – 8:45 a.m. – Titan Hall – By invitation
October 9: TOEFL Information Session
October 13: Thanksgiving Day – No classes
OCtober 17: Interim Report Card Distribution
October 23: Parent/Teacher Interviews 2:00– 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Early Dismissal
October 24: LATE START – 10:00 a.m.
October 27: National Band Week
October 28: Picture Re-take Day
October 29: LATE START – 10:00 a.m.
Business Council Movie Night – 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.
October 31: Halloween – Haunted House – Lunch
November 2: Daylight saving time ends – set clocks back one hour
November 4: School Council Meeting – 7:00 pm. – Titan Hall
November 11: Remembrance Day
November 13: Semi-Formal
November 14: P.A. Day
November 19: PLC – Late Start – 10:00 a.m.
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November 27: Hosting educators from Kazakhstan
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November 28: Talent Show – 7:00 p.m. – Cafetorium
Hello Parents and Guardians:
Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year. Many of you are familiar with my periodic emails, and for those whose children are joining York Mills C.I. for the first year, I hope that you will find my emails/blogs informative.
I trust that your children have completed the registration process and are now immersed in their first semester classes. We have completed all of our Grade assemblies, and are confident that our students are on their way to enjoying the numerous activities at York Mills C.I., as well as enjoying their courses. Some of the highlights of the assemblies were:
I want to thank parents for your support in helping to maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect and professionalism at York Mills.
Over the past year, we've been addressing the transition from Junior High School to High School. In addition to our traditional Grade 10 Frosh day the last week in August, our teachers met last June and developed three workshops for our Grade 10s. Mr. Meyer and Mr. Doig presented the Growth Mindset workshop, which we feel should help students improve their intellectual ability based on their outlook that improvement is possible. The Health and Wellness workshop presented by Ms. Howell and Ms. Melconian covered the issues of stress, sleep and nutrition. Mr. Keogh, Ms. D'Silva and Ms. Tadros presented a third workshop on Organization , which included a habit log sheet and a promise certificate. Staff will have an opportunity at our September 24 Staff Meeting to reflect on the success of each workshop.
Each student received a Student Agenda, which is a very important document. The agenda contains the Code of Conduct, information about the life of the school, and most importantly, examination dates. Students were advised at the grade assemblies that exam/evaluation dates are carved in stone, and no student will be exempt from exams. One of the main functions of the student agenda is to record special events and assignment deadlines. I urge parents to become familiar with the special dates for late starts, early dismissals, exam dates, etc., and to plan your family events outside of the exam dates. Please note that staff meeting and Professional Learning Community meetings are late start schedules.
Bullying (verbal & electronic): Students were informed at the assemblies that bullying of any kind will not be tolerated at York Mills. Appropriate consequences will be imposed should a student be deemed responsible for bullying another student. Students were taken through the suspensions and expulsion portion of the student handbook and we reinforced that ignorance of the Code of Behaviour is never considered a defense. Please review the Chart of Consequences of Inappropriate Student Behaviour with your child.
Athletics and Clubs : The SAC has many activities planned for the upcoming weeks, and we hope that all students take advantage of these opportunities. These activities present numerous leadership opportunities for our students, which serve them well in building character and integrity.
Our numerous clubs are announcing application dates for new members. This is an exciting time for students to become involved in the life of the school. Lifelong connections are made with peers as they work together on school-wide projects with their teams.
YMCI coaches held their first meeting last Friday, and I'm happy to report that they are ready to tackle the fall season. Students interested in athletics are to listen for try-out times for their specific fall sport.
Night School Registration Process: Instructions for students are found in the E-Reg Student Login attachment and at www.creditprograms.ca
Students apply on-line through E-REG at the above website.
The deadline to apply is Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 . Students must apply online, print the consent form, have their parent sign it and meet with their counsellor for approval. ALL THIS MUST BE DONE BEFORE Sept. 23rd.
All classes begin the week of September 29th.
On-line registration opens September 8th.
On-line registration closes September 23rd.
Term ends on Monday, January, 26th, 2015.
All classes begin week of Feb. 9th, 2015
On-line registration opens January 5th, 2015
All courses run from 6:30 to 9:30 pm.
For more information on on-line courses visit:
Please note: students are not eligible for on-line courses or night school courses if the course they want can fit in their day time program.
Calendar and Scheduled Events: It is necessary from time-to-time to cancel or reschedule a previously planned event or to make corrections to published dates. Please note that, for the most part, my communications to you will end with the IMPORTANT DATES section. This section presents the most up-to-date schedule.
Highlights for September:
September 15: Grade 12 College & University Homeform visits begin.
September 16: Scholarship Information Meeting for students – Titan Hall at lunch.
September 17: Photo Day. Students will be taking their yearbook and student card photos in the morning. Students received an envelope from Life Touch Photography which they will need to bring with them should you wish to order photos. Please read the instructions in that package.
September 18: ESL Night – 5:30
Gr. 10 Curriculum Night – 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Grade 10 students will be bringing home a flyer regarding this event. Parents will have an opportunity to see the subject materials your children are using, and our curriculum leaders and teachers will be available to answer your questions. Please be advised that this is not a parent/teacher interview evening, and that your child's teacher may not necessarily be available.
September 18: Lunch-time University and College Information Sessions Begin: For Grade 12 students, lunch-time information sessions regarding colleges and universities will begin and will continue into October. Visiting universities and colleges will be posted outside of the guidance office. As well, these dates are posted in the Student Agenda. Information regarding the University Fair on September 20 & 21 will be posted in the Guidance office. Please remind your child to check the Guidance bulletin board daily for important information
Student Services (Guidance) regularly posts upcoming events online, and I post a blog/email approximately once a month. Please contact Michael De Rosario, our Office Administrator, at firstname.lastname@example.com if your email address has changed or if you no longer wish to receive emails. As always, you must indicate your child's name for Michael's email spreadsheet.
September 20 & 21: Ontario University Fair – Metro Convention Centre – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
September 23: Business Council Movie Night – 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
September 24: Staff Meeting – Classes begin at 10:00 a.m. Please encourage your child to be on time.
September 25: "Threats to School Safety" Drill
September 25: US University Application Process -- TBA
September 30: School Council Meeting
The first School Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. Please join us at 6:45 p.m. for a musical interlude performed by our music students. Your co-chairs, Naziha Mahmoud and Grace Chen, have arranged an information-packed evening for parents to learn more about our major clubs, athletics, awards, etc. Please mark this evening on your calendars.
October 3: Club Fest: Established clubs will showcase their purpose with the ppurpose of recruiting additional members. This is an excellent opportunity for students to build their volunteer portfolio and to work with peers who share like interests.
October 8: PLC for Staff – Classes begin at 10:00 a.m.
October 9: Academic Awards Reception – 8:45 a.m. – Titan Hall
October 9: TOEFL Information Session
October 13: Thanksgiving Day – No classes
October 17: Interim Report Card Distribution
October 23: Parent/Teacher Interviews 2:00– 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Welcome back: Katharine Benson Math/Physics
Lisa Dupuis (formerly Olajos) History/Co-op
Ileana Kuo French Immersion/Spanish
Steven Kung Phys Ed/Science/Math
Helen Summerfield English
New Staff: Jenessa Dworet ACL – Spec Ed
Jennifer Freudenthal ACL – ESL
Donna Kiousis Music
Titi Olubuyide Guidance
Alba Doudoumis Science
I am extremely happy to welcome our new Vice-Principal, Paul Joblin. Mr. Joblin will be responsible for students with last names from L-Z. Both Ms. Wong and I look forward to working with Paul.
Note: If you haven't done so, please forward your email address to email@example.com, along with your child's name.
Welcome to the 2014 – 2015 school year!
September - a month for a new beginning and a fresh start for us all. Teachers have been working hard to prepare learning materials, resources, and curriculum for a stimulating school experience. I know that our students are excited and maybe a little nervous about making new friends.
Parents can best help their students by staying informed about school activities and communicating with teachers and the Principal. I also encourage all parents to get involved with the Parent School Council. Parents working together with the school staff to provide opportunities that promote student success.
As your School Board Trustee I am available to parents who need help navigating the school system. Stay tuned for dates of my monthly meetings which are either evening Ward Forums or morning Community Coffee sessions. You are welcome to attend. To contact me or to receive my email newsletter updates please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
I'm also on Twitter @gerrigershon and Facebook
Best wishes for the school year
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Toronto District School Board
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Aston Villa Reveals It's New Home Kit for 2014-15 Season
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Closing date:
Start date: September 2018
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Closing date: Monday, 26th February 2018
Kew Green Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau. Kew Green Preparatory School is an equal opportunities employer and all applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, marital status or disability.
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Samantha Greenlee, 22, was pregnant with her boyfriend's baby when she went missing on Oct. 8. Sadly, Columbus Police have confirmed that remains of a woman found in the woods of Groveport are believed to be those of Samantha.
Ohio Pregnant Woman's Body Found In Groveport
The search for Samantha, who was pregnant with her first child, has come to a tragic end.
On Oct. 22, Columbus Police have revealed that the body of a pregnant woman discovered in a wooded area on Bixby Road belongs to Samantha, reports local radio station WTVN.
Samantha went missing without a trace after working a shift as a waitress at a local restaurant, reports ABC News.
Although it has been reported that Samantha was pregnant at the time of her disappearance, it is unclear how far along she was.
Columbus Police have yet to reveal how Samantha died.
Samantha's Boyfriend Confessed To Her Murder
Making the situation even more mysterious, Samantha missed a doctor's appointment on Oct. 10. That same day, a fire broke out in her apartment — which her boyfriend, Jacob Ferrero, also 22, blamed on the dog "kicking" a candle.
Later, Jacob allegedly confessed to a fire investigator that he was responsible for Samantha's disappearance. After leading police to her body, he was arrested and charged with murder and aggravated arson.
Jacob will be arraigned for these charges on Thursday, Oct. 23.
So sad. Our thoughts go out to Samantha's family and friends during this very difficult time.
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Russell Wilson says God picks winners and losers. An All-Pro on the other side of the ball says He separates the injured-reserve list from the active roster.
"I hated [that] Jordy [Nelson] got hurt, but in my beliefs, and the way I believe, it was — God meant for Jordy to get hurt," Glover Quin told MLive.com. "So if he wouldn't have got hurt today, if he wouldn't have played in that game, if he wouldn't have practiced anymore, and the next time he walked on the field would have been opening day, I feel like he would have got hurt opening day."
God, after listening patiently to questions from Breitbart Sports, provided no comment. The Creator once again leaves the creation to debate just what it all means.
The injured receiver plays as Aaron Rodgers' favorite target. He caught 98 balls for 1,519 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. But he won't catch a single pass this year after tearing an ACL in a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Count Quin as a football predestinarian in the great free will vs. fate gridiron debate. Montana or Brady? Spike or endzone dance? Navy blue or powder blue Chargers unis? These controversies pale next to the question of whether Gene Steratore should flag God for unnecessary roughness this season.
Quin continued that what appears as a curse may in fact prove a blessing for Green Bay (he speaks from the jaundiced perspective of a Detroit Lion). "So in that sense, now they've got three weeks to make adjustments and prepare before opening day, as opposed to it happening opening day and now you're in the season and now Jordy gets hurt," he explained. "It happening in the preseason, you hate that it happened, but that gives them time to make adjustments and try to find something."
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If you've spent enough time outdoors enjoying nature, you've no doubt come across her most important and abundant resource: trees. These lovable members of the plant family give us so much, while expecting next to nothing in return (except some nice dirt and plenty of water…who can say no to that?). They provide us cool shade from the sun, nourish us with fruits and nuts and selflessly give of themselves so that we can construct things such as paper, houses, boats and entertainment units (not to mention make it possible for us all to breath). Yes, timber is of great importance to modern man…and is pretty fun to yell when something falls. But what would you get when you combine the advantages of this glorious substance with technology? Well if you're in the market for a new outdoor living space or deck, you'd get an industry leader.
If you've never heard of TimberTech, chances are you haven't been doing your research. A giant in the decking and outdoor living world, TimberTech is the industry leader in long-lasting, low-maintenance composite decking products. Utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing practices and product ingredients, TimberTech has been a consistent trendsetter since its inception, and each new product line only serves to expand upon this point. Everything from decking to railing, fences and lighting can be had from TimberTech, and their quality is second to none. They are truly a one-stop-shop for products regardless of the scale of your project, but in the interest of time, we're going to zero in on what really drives their multi-pronged revenue stream: composite decking.
Now we've talked about composite decking before in this space (as evidenced below), but aside from our recent expose on fellow industry heavyweight Trex, we have yet to dive into individual manufacturers with much depth. But as is often the case with things of power and influence, TimberTech is one of those rare entities where special treatment is required. So in order to pay proper respect to such an important industry player, we have developed our own exclusive, definitive guide to TimberTech composite decking. Broken down into three distinct categories, we will go through the entire line of composite decking products here, providing you with all the information you need to become an informed and educated consumer by the time you reach the bottom of this page.
1.) Wood/Plastic Composite:
The entry-level product to the TimberTech family, this line is available in three different applications: DockSider, TwinFinish and Reliaboard. Each come with their own unique color and texture options, and are manufactured using an eco-friendly process of wood fiber and plastic combinations. Most come in either sixteen or twenty foot lengths (they can then be cut to length on site), and can be solid or grooved cut to accommodate a variety of clips and installation options. As with every TimberTech composite decking product, they all come with a 25-year limited warranty for residential customers, and are resistant to color fading and interior rotting. The surface of all three offerings are comfortable to walk on and slip resistant, plus come with the added bonus of affordability. Naturally the higher you progress in product lines, the higher the price tag…this is an unavoidable fact of purchasing. But for a good, quality, dependable composite board, any of these products will leave you with a decking project you will certainly enjoy for years to come.
2.) Capped Composite:
The best-selling line of decking from TimberTech, their capped composite offerings truly have something for everybody. Like their wood/plastic composite counterparts, capped composite is available in three distinct categories as well, all under the Earthwood Evolutions umbrella: Tropical, Natural and Terrain. After observing the success of their entry-level products, TimberTech decided to up the ante and take scratch, stain and fade resistance to a whole new level with this collection. Capped in a high-quality polymer shell, Earthwood Evolutions provides extended quality and endurance for those willing to increase the amount of their investment. The natural wood graining is also more prevalent in this line of products, and really makes for an esthetically pleasing alternative to traditional pressure-treated boards. Color options are rich and inviting, and really set a splendid tone for your backyard atmosphere. Lightweight and easy to install, the Evolutions line is designed to not only provide minimal maintenance for the life of your deck, but also to increase the level of convenience during installation. With numerous accessories to add for accents and total project completion (such as color matched screws, custom drill bits, custom deck clips, etc), Evolutions provides ideal and complete customization options unmatched in market.
TimberTech Reviews and Testimonials
3.) PVC Decking:
Now we're talking. If you're looking for the Ferrari of the TimberTech fleet, look no further than its newest synthetic offering: XLM. Their highest quality composite decking material, XLM is engineered for the highest possible scratch, mildew and stain resistance, while simultaneously providing a luxurious esthetic look and feel. Available in two unique collections (Natural and Tropical), TimberTech XLM is one of, if not the highest quality composite board available today. Its total PVC construction makes mold and mildew virtually impossible (as there are no organic properties such as wood fibers), and the added durability is definitely worth the increase in price. The flat-grain surface feature makes it slip-resistant (something that is rare in the PVC market), and with no pre-drilling or visible screw holes after installation, XLM is truly the ideal decking surface of choice for both commercial and residential use. XLM is also not lacking on overall looks either, with 6 eye-catching color options to choose from between both the Natural and Tropical collections. The Tropical options are particularly appealing, as they are mirrored to reflect the natural hues of more expensive tropical woods…but not their price tags. The experienced designers and installers at The Deck Store (some of the best in the business, mind you), have been raving about this product since it first hit the market, and both highly recommend it whenever possible to3 all manner of interested clientele.
In short, if you're looking for a reliable and durable product, TimberTech is certainly an option to be considered. They have a line of products to suite every conceivable budget, offer an unparalleled warranty (unheard of in the industry), numerous color options and a range of accessories and add-ons that allow you to keep the majority of your deck-related purchases under one roof. You can even download a catalog containing all of these options in one convenient digital file! But if you still need to know more, not to fear. The friendly and knowledgeable staff at the Deck Store are here to help! Contact us today with any questions related to TimberTech, or to just get some general information about your next decking project. After all, we all share the same life mantra: Less work, more life.
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Being the first to do something can be difficult. I imagine the first person to try and domestic a dog, for example, probably didn't fare too well. Likewise for the first person that tested shark repellant, attempted to skydive or thought alligator wrestling was a fantastic idea. Being a pioneer in any area has its share of challenges, and being able to not only do something first, but to create popularity and longevity behind it is a skill few can master.
Topics: pvc decking materials, Decks, low maintenance deck materials, Trex
As you may have noticed, purchasing PVC or composite materials for decking is not unlike purchasing a new car; there are a variety of makes and models, and every one comes with a salesman who will swear on his mother and unborn children that he's giving you the best deal. Some are only after your money and couldn't care less what product they are actually selling you. But if you really dig deep, there are quite a few gems waiting to be unearthed. The key is knowing where to stick your shovel into the dirt.
Topics: New Products, pvc decking materials, Deck Maintenance, DIY, Decks, wolf, low maintenance deck materials, TimberTech
If you've spent enough time researching your next deck project, you've probably been confronted with enough texture choices and material options to make your head spin. Fortunately, the Deck Store is here to help keep your equilibrium steady and your feet planted firmly on your new decking of choice.
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DURHAM --A Durham mother of two is facing serious shoplifting charges.Police say 26-year-old Michelle Gray Miller tried to wheel out a shopping cart full of unpaid merchandise from a Target store.
Miller was arrested Sunday at the Target on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard.
Authorities say she was pushing a cart filled with DVDs, knives, pots and pans and a microwave. Her two kids - a 3-year-old and 1-year-old - were also in the cart.
The stolen goods were valued at nearly $1,700.
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Keep multivitamins, fruits and vegetables in the meal plan at all times. The body needs these vitamins and minerals for proper repair processes.
Today I want to talk about how hockey athletes should be approaching their nutrition in regards to their in-season body composition management and recovery from injury.
Why these two topics?
Well, body composition (the ratio of lean muscle mass to fat mass) is something a lot of hockey athletes actually regress with quite a bit during the season. This is (almost) entirely a nutritional issue.


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We've done it again!
We are celebrating another win after scooping a Welsh Business Award on Thursday 25th February at the National Museum Cardiff.
The Welsh Business Awards are organised by the South Wales Chamber of Commerce, and are a celebration of the very best businesses, organisations and entrepreneurs across south Wales.
jamjar won the 'Excellence in Marketing and Communications' category for our integrated marketing and communications campaign for Pedalcover Insurance.
Our campaign launched Pedalcover in a crowded marketplace, and established them as the go-to insurance provider for cyclists and triathletes.
It has already received industry recognition, as the campaign was awarded a Canmol award by the Chartered Institute of Marketing at the end of 2015.
The judges felt that the Pedalcover campaign was exemplary in its planning, execution and results, with the business successfully identifying the particular marketing methods that would resonate with its target audience.
On accepting the award, jamjar's founder Lyndsey Jenkins, said: "As a very young company, we have worked hard to stand out in a competitive marketplace where many PR agencies in Wales have been established for years.
"This award recognises our creative approach to the Pedalcover campaign, but also our ability to contribute to the communications landscape in Wales; we're really thrilled to receive it."
Keith Palmer, chief executive of the South Wales Chamber of Commerce, said "All of the winners have shown an unflinching commitment to driving their businesses successfully over the last year.
"All of the 36 businesses that made the shortlist, as well as those who have been crowned winners, should be proud of their achievements in 2015, as they have not only strengthened the local economic landscape, but demonstrated that Wales is a true contender in a global marketplace."
This is the latest award win for jamjar having been awarded a Canmol award from the Chartered Institute of Marketing and 'Outstanding Small Consultancy of the Year' for three consecutive years from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.


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Lisa is our billing and insurance team member. She spends her day sorting through the maze of insurance plans and keeping up on the ever-changing world of insurances. The entire staff is grateful for her knowledge in this area! Lisa and her husband, Chuck, are the parents of two daughters, Erin and Calleigh.
Michelle has been a licensed optician since 1991 and has worked in a variety of optical offices and shops in California, Texas, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. When asked what she likes best about working in the optical industry, Michelle says, "Helping people pick out eyewear to fit their personalities." You will notice by her personal glasses, she especially likes "funky" eyewear! Michelle's extensive knowledge of frames, lenses, and lens material helps patients feel very confident with their eyewear selection. Dr. Kelly and the staff enjoy Michelle being a part of our team to serve our patients. Michelle is an animal lover and traveler. When not at work she enjoys spending time with her three dogs and two cats and traveling to the south of France. Stop by to see some pictures and hear some dog and cat stories – they'll make you smile!
Ann has been in the Oxford Area for 45 years, but you'd never guess it from her English accent! This is Ann's first job in the eye care industry and she has been eager to learn all that she can. She has come to realize that an eye exam is so much more than seeing 20/20 and is amazed how a person's health is related to their eyes and vision. When not busy working, Ann enjoys traveling, gardening, reading, working with clay, and spending time with her husband, Jim, and family – especially their grandchildren.
Thania is our front desk receptionist. She is responsible for answering the phone, scheduling appointments, and also does eye testing. She loves to help people the fact that she is bilingual is such a benefit to our patients! When not in the office, Thania loves to do activities with her family. She is also a part of Young Mom's Club, a community that helps young moms succeed, and will graduate at the end of the year!


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Sydney's production dream-team Bag Raiders are making a rare visit back to Australia from their adopted home of Los Angeles this NYE, to play Victoria's brand new festival Beyond the Valley. But in the meantime, they've dropped a party-starting remix for Kimbra's ear-wormy pop confection Miracle, the second single off the quirk-pop star's second album The Golden Echo.
You can get the world's first listen to the remix below; Kimbra is bringing The Golden Echo to Australia this November, hitting Sydney's Metro Theatre on Thursday November 20 and Melbourne's Hi-Fi on Saturday November 22.
Meanwhile, if you want to have a crack at remixing Bag Raiders yourself, they've put the stems for their latest production – the Calypso-rave jam Nairobi – up on their official SoundCloud.


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"Taking this opportunity, we would like to express our sincere appreciation for our client companies, and we aim to continue pioneering new ways through growing and advancing together with them." by Eijiro Yamashita, CEO of transcosmos China
Tokyo, Japan (PRWEB) September 09, 2016
Shanghai transcosmos Marketing Services Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shanghai, China; CEO: Eijiro Yamashita; hereafter, transcosmos China), a wholly-owned subsidiary of transcosmos inc., held a ceremony to commemorate the 10th anniversary of its foundation on September 8, 2016, in Shanghai.
After opening its first service base in Shanghai in 2006, focusing on contact center business, transcosmos China continued its journey and expanded its business scale. Now, the company operates a total of 7 bases located in 4 cities—3 bases in Shanghai, 2 in Beijing, and 1 in Tianjin and Hefei respectively—providing wide-ranging services with its 3,000 employees for roughly 63 client companies, both Chinese local and foreign capital companies, including Japanese-affiliated.
Eijiro Yamashita, CEO of transcosmos China said:
"It is our great honor to mark this special anniversary. In the past 10 years, we have been providing e-commerce, digital marketing and system development services in addition to the contact center services, developing new services to accomodate the needs of our client companies. We will continue to support our client companies to maximize their sales capability as well as minimize their cost by providing our high-value-added services, commiting to our original belief that only the ones who constantly change to accomodate the client companies' needs can survive in this Chinese market. Taking this opportunity, we would like to express our sincere appreciation for our client companies. We aim to continue pioneering new ways through growing and advancing together with them."
- The Photo of 10th Anniversary Ceremony on September 8
From left:
Junxiong Fang, General Manager of Account Service Department, CreditEase
Toshifumi Ninomiya, President Director, Elleair International China (Nantong)
Koji Funatsu, Chairman & CEO, transcosmos
Koichi Iwami, Executive Vice President, transcosmos
Eijiro Yamashita, CEO, transcosmos China
About transcosmos China
transcosmos China launched its business in March 2006, as a call center company, providing services for Chinese market. Since then, the compay has been expanding its service offerings by accomodating the changes in the client companies' needs. Now, the company provides comprehensive outsourcing services that support client companies to achieve both sales expansion and cost reduction. From 2014, the company is doing business as "transcosmos China".
Company Name: Shanghai transcosmos Marketing Service Co., Ltd. (transcosmos China)
Location: 8F Wenxin Plaza, 755 Weihai Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai
President: CEO Eijiro Yamashita
Number of Employees: 3,000 (as of July 2016)
Business: Contact center, e-commerce, digital marketing and system development
Official website: http://www.transcosmos-cn.com
- transcosmos is a trademark or registered trademark of transcosmos inc. in Japan and other countries.
- Other company names and product or service names used here are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.
About transcosmos inc.
transcosmos launched its operations in 1966. Since then we have combined superior "people" with up-to-date "technology" to enhance the competitive strength of our client companies by providing them with superior and valuable services. transcosmos currently offers Cost Reduction Services (contact center, back-office service for HR/Financial/Sales depts., order management and SCM, system development & operation etc.) and Sales Expansion Services (big data analysis, internet advertising, developing & operating website, smartphone/SNS utilization, telemarketing etc.). transcosmos continues to pursue Operational Excellence by providing these services through our 162 locations in 28 countries with a focus in Asia. Furthermore, following the expansion of e-commerce market on the global scale, transcosmos provides a comprehensive One-Stop Global E-Commerce Services to deliver our clients companies' excellent products and services to consumers in 45 countries around the globe. transcosmos aims to be the "Global BPO Partner" of our client companies, providing them with high quality BPO services on a global scale.


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Organofluorine Chemistry will help chemists to develop a systematic knowledge of the chemistry of fluorine with a view towards its application in the design of new reactions and syntheses, and the creation of novel fluorinated molecules and materials. With initial chapters focusing on why fluorine creates such unique properties in organic compounds, the book then covers general reactions of fluorine. Coverage is chosen from the recent research literature, concentrating on the development of novel bioactive compounds and catalytic ligands, and explaining, in the context of the initial chapters, how and why fluorine is so effective. With a final chapter covering the general synthetic chemistry of organofluorine compounds, the book is a cohesive summary of the fundamental principals of organofluorine chemistry.
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I think I've been avoiding writing, just like I seem to be avoiding a lot of stuff. I can't seem to keep to my diet...it's just the house thing. It's our dream and our dream house. It's something I want so badly for my family and the not knowing is killing me, my hubby too. I can feel my anxiety...panic attacks. It's crazy, I have never felt like this before.
So my eating isn't crazy or anything...I'm just not eating. A little here and there, but I did have some chips yesterday...just a few. I find that I want to eat, I make the food but then I'm not hungry. A few bites and I'm done. I am craving pasta, haven't had that craving if a while. I think I'll just wing it this week and get right back on plan when all this house stuff is over. Till then the thought of eating is repulsive. I know it will be over soon, but till it is....my life is up in the air.
The inspection was done yesterday. there was a crack in the foundation, so the sellers knocked back the price so we could get it fixed. Other then that it's all cosmetic. A bit of work and it's all good...now it's the stupid bank...why are they taking so long to get back to us. We have really never had much good luck with financial issues. Things have been changing though. The past few years have been good.
It's hard to get past though...the feeling of waiting for the other shoe to drop.
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One of our goals is to promote and protect the environment here in the Halabja governorate. This area has beautiful green spaces that need to be cleaned up and valued. We do this by organizing activities such as cleaning parks, picking up rubbish, and making sure green spaces become, and stay green.
One of the issues is the problem of waste disposal in the village and area surrounding the Halabja governorate. The lack of containers for waste and low level of awareness surrounding the negative effect that litter has on people and the environment is a problem we are working on.
For example in 2015 we worked with the Halabja Governor, Municipality and other local organizations to clean up Ahmad Awa Resort. After the event signs were posted, educating visitors about the natural and cultural value of the park.
Media covering the cleanup activities, allowing the message to reach a broader audience.
We also hold festivals promoting local produce, local farmers, and local herbs. In these festivals we showcase products such as: pomegranate, pomegranate juice, walnuts, qazwan, berries, grapes, gum and many others. The festivals are held regularly, are open to all, and are covered by local media.


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Come join the CCFC on July 25th for a Lunch and Learn meeting, co-sponsored by Duke Energy, regarding electric fleet adoption. RSVP to Carina Soriano (csoriano [at] centralina [dot] org) for more details!
The NC Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Air Quality has announced that the Centralina region will have their meeting at the Kannapolis Train Station on March 27th. More details are available here.
We're published! The Winter 2018 Fuels Fix Ezine, an e-magazine about alternative fuels and distributed to all Clean Cities Coalitions around the country, features our Autonomous and Connected Vehicles workshops and trainings we've been hosting. Read the article here.
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Great Yarmouth Xmas 5 Days - New Beach Hotel
- Duration: 5 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2TALFGXY
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
Great Yarmouth is East Anglia's top seaside venue, a popular resort catering for many tastes. It offers a huge range of entertainments, plus sports and recreational amenities and shopping. There is a long sandy beach which stretches for miles. Adjoining it is the Marine Parade and the promenade where there are many attractions including the Model Village, Pleasure Beach, and a magnificent "Sea Life Centre" containing a multitude of sea creatures. A special feature of the Great Yarmouth seafront are the horse-drawn landaus in which you can enjoy a ride and view the many attractions. The Marina Centre Leisure Complex also offers a range of sporting and leisure activities. Great Yarmouth has a reputation for a great night out. It is recognised as one of the leading resorts in Britain for live entertainment. There is a wide variety of shows and concerts, and also night clubs, discos and pubs. In fact Great Yarmouth has everything you need for a really entertaining holiday.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Christmas Programme23rd December Sherry reception on arrival followed by dinner and dancing.
Christmas Eve Morning excursion. Competitions after lunch. Gala dinner followed by dancing and entertainment.
Christmas Day Morning competition to guess the weight of the Christmas cake. Traditional Christmas lunch with "Santa" and presents. Afternoon tea and games. Dinner followed by dancing and entertainment.
Boxing Day Morning excursion. Pre-lunch glass of punch followed by Grand Boxing Day Lunch. Free afternoon followed by dinner and fancy dress farewell dance (please bring a costume).
27th December Depart hotel after breakfast.
The above is given as an approximate indication only. Individual hotel programmes may differ slightly from this programme.
New Beach Hotel
Situated in Great Yarmouth's most central and lively location, on the sea front opposite Britannia Pier and adjacent to the shops and resort amenities. (Note that it can be quite lively in the street outside the sea facing rooms.) Having recently undergone a major refurbishment, all bedrooms are centrally heated with private bath or shower and WC, tea/coffee making facilities, internal telephone, hair dryer and Freeview TV.
For 2016 all public areas will be on the ground floor including a quiet lounge and a new bar lounge, both overlooking the sea front and a new restaurant and entertainment room where entertainment is provided most evenings (accessed via 2 steps). Free WiFi in public areas. Two lifts serve most rooms. On street car parking can be arranged at no extra charge if booked in advance. Tel: 01493 332300. A Leisureplex Hotel.
AA Three Star Rated
Note for clients with a mobility impairment: Note for clients with a mobility impairment: Access to the main Reception entrance is via 4 steps but there is also a side entrance with ramped access and limited parking for mobility scooters. For 2016 all public rooms will be at ground level. Bedrooms are on first, second and third floors (there are none on the ground floor). There are two lifts serving most bedrooms but some rooms in the West Wing accessible only by stairs. Please ensure you submit a Special Needs form if you have a mobility impairment.


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Senior Software Engineer- Infrastructure Automation (Python/C++/Network)
Job Info:
Category: Operations/Support, Software Engineering
Company Description: Leading global provider of data, news and analytics
Salary: Highly Competitive, Depending on Experience
Position Type: Permanent
Location: New York, NY
Job Number: 8933
Job Description:
The Network Automation Team is a newly formed team in the Network Design and Information Security Department. We're trusted to develop the future technologies of the company's networks by automating key network related configuration and security policy management, and we're growing! We are all Engineers with an interest in Networking who design and implement network and system provisioning and automation.
On our team you'll partner with systems and network engineers, architects and network security and integration specialists to deliver infrastructure solutions that are technically sound, resilient and operationally supportable. It's essential that these solutions not only meet the business requirements, but also adhere to IT Security standards. Our IP/MPLS network connects to our physical locations in roughly 100 cities, plus exchanges, contributors and Terminal subscribers in more than 100 countries. Each day you will have the opportunity to work directly with the network and security engineers that built one of the largest private networks in the world.
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All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their resume as an MS word document including a cover letter with a summary of relevant qualifications, highlighting clearly any special or relevant experience.
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If you have a serious case of wanderlust but a tight budget, then managing to secure cheap flights may mean the difference between travelling to a far-flung destination and staying at home. Read our best travel hacks for finding the cheapest flights possible with minimum effort.
In the days of old aggregator sites (sites that automatically search for list of flights and airlines to your selected destination) didn't exist. But now they do! So use them! Sites such as www.kayak.com and www.skyscanner.com will do all the hard work for you at the touch of a button, and will list all the different options to your chosen destination from the cheapest to the most expensive. No need to go traipsing from airline site to airline site comparing figures, it's all there for you.
The beauty of aggregator sites like Kayak or Skyscanner at that they will allow you to do open searches. That means that you can punch in your departure city and leave the destination open or select 'Fly Anywhere', and the search engine will find the cheapest place for you to fly to, anywhere in the world. If you want to get out and about but don't have a fixed city or country in mind then you can save some serious cash.
As well as allowing you to leave your destination city open, aggregator sites will also let you keep your dates flexible, and you can select to fly at 'Anytime'. In the short term this means you can save money by flying during the week at off-peak hours, and in the long term it might mean shifting your trip to the next month which happens to fall in low season. Either way, it means that you can see exactly when you need to fly to save the most on your ticket price.
Aggregator sites also don't discriminate between airports- so they don't just show you the main airport in and out of your destination, but will look at all airports in the surrounding area. This approach could show you that you might get a really good deal if you fly into a lesser known airport as opposed to the central hub in your chosen city.
Kayak and Skyscanner will also usually show you all the flight options to your destination without limiting you to just the major airlines, which some other sites do. As such, you will be able to quickly see which airlines are going to be cheapest. If you have to transit, the shortest leg of your journey may well be much cheaper if you change airlines and hop on a budget airline.
This is linked to the previous tip to use budget airlines but also works for you in other ways. Firstly, the aggregator site will do all the work for you and will break down how many tickets you need to buy to get to your destination of choice and how to do so in the cheapest way possible. It may be that a through ticket is the best option, but the search engine will also tell you if buying two tickets with the same airline, or two tickets with different airlines will work out cheapest for you, and it will often let you book them at the same time so that you don't have to go from site to site making multiple bookings.
Aisyah is originally from London but now lives in beautiful Indonesia and writes widely about food and travel in South East Asia. Fluent in Indonesian, she runs food tours in her spare time educating travellers about Indonesian food and cooks with her mother-in-law at the weekends in the hopes of mastering the art of Indonesian cuisine herself one day. You can follow her on Twitter.
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A frontrunner for some of the finest music in underground house and techno, German born DJ and producer Marc Miroir has been working tireless over the last 20 years in the clubs, in the studio, and behind the scenes as boss of the Paso Music imprint, which he founded in 2004 along with Sebrok, Micha Klang & Jo Spallek.
I am super satisfied with the output of Paso this year...Always creating music that's expansive and evolving over time, the Berlin based artist takes another step forward with his brilliant soon to be released second LP entitled 'Identity Kit'. We caught up with Marc Miroir for a quick chat.
Hey Marc, thanks for taking the time to talk to us today. What have you been up to this year?
In 2016 I finished the long working on my second album 'Identity Kit'. It will be released in December this year. It was a labor-intensive but very productive year. In addition to deejaying, producing, the label work, I´m running together with Max Moll for almost 4 years now the monthly party MEMBERS at Kosmonaut Club in Berlin which enjoys great popularity.
Finally, 'Identity Kit' comes on CD and as a download in December...I do also the booking and we invite friends and / or DJ's whom we appreciate very much. Its nice to see it growing, so now colleagues from all over Germany are asking for a date.
We had many great evenings e.g. with Monika Kruse, Sascha Dive, Ellen Allien, Ian Pooley and of course with our great residents: Handmade, HGR, TKHN and Sean Andino. Also, I am super satisfied with the output of Paso this year. There were strong releases from Distale, Mark Deutsche, Musoé, Alican or Hanna Hais, as well as the great Matthew Styles remix of 'Love me Again' feat. Elif Biçer. Finally, 'Identity Kit' comes on CD and as a download in December.
Can you talk to us about running Paso? What is it you set out to achieve when starting label?
I started the Label with 3 friends of mine in 2004. We were four guys full of action from Berlin, Nuremberg, Erlangen and Würzburg. For 4 years now I have been running the label alone by myself. The philosophy was and is to release good, functional club music, which I like to play in my sets. From House to Techno everything goes, main thing is: it has to have that certain something.
The philosophy was & is to release good, functional club music, which I like to play in my sets... Any personal favourites from the Paso back catalogue?
To me every release is special. Of course there is a special connection to my own releases. For example 'Kraft' incl. the fantastic Gregor Tresher Remix in 2009 has marked the biggest success in label history. And my first album 'Hitting Home' in 2012 got great attention all over.
But also the releases of Distale, Mark Deutsche & Musoé or Martin Woerner were milestones in the label history. Not to forget all the great remixes of super producers like Daniel Stefanik, Einzelkind, Matthew Styles, Fred P, Christian Smith, Steve Lawler, Deadbeat, Ramon Tapia, Adam Port, Pan-Pot or Anja Schneider…
You released a lot of music over the years – how have you kept your sound fresh and evolving?
I´m getting my inspiration from my DJ sets and from Berlin´s unique nightlife. For example my party MEMBERS gives me so much inspiration and ideas that I´m going often directly to the studio after the party to transfer my thoughts into new productions. And of course I´m going out to listen to other DJ´s I´m interested in.
I'm quite a long time in the music business & it was time to reflect my career so far...Can you tell us about 'Identity Kit' – what sort of sound were you going for on the album and what was the writing process like? Did you face any challenges?
I'm quite a long time in the music business and it was time to reflect my career so far. Being a DJ means being producer, label operator, promoter, manager, A & R, social media expert, photographer or even travel agent and you have to be interested in social networks and other media. This whole peculiarity about the business and the self-staging is not me at all. These opposites prompted me to process the different roles and identities musically. The result is a consistently heterogeneous, diverse, broadly diversified sound ranging from techno to tech-house to lush vocal tracks and is still homogeneous, as is my identity. The album is like my personal kit of all these sounds.
I started to produce 'Identity Kit' more than 2 years ago. I searched for sounds and new partners...I started to produce 'Identity Kit' more than 2 years ago. I searched for sounds and new partners. I found the opera singer Adam Schilling with whom I recorded 'Comfort Zone'. I produced 'Tenacity' with the very talented Distale.
Like on my first album 'Hitting Home' I arranged some tracks with Ronald Christoph and Asem Shama and of course I have recorded two songs with the charming Elif Biçer and a song with the Italian Disco Queen Hard Ton.
What's been inspiring you lately?
As I mentioned before I get inspiration from my gigs and other DJ´s like Andre Galluzzi or Sven Väth. But also Elif Biçer is such a lovely person which inspires me every second!
Any highlights from your time DJing recently?
Recently I had great nights at Hive in Zürich, at the Traumsafari Festival near Nuremberg and at MEMBERS with Monika Kruse. Especially MEMBERS was outstanding. There was a huge line for 6 hours and we could not offer entrance anymore because it was full from 1 am. Monika played an amazing 4 hours set and people got crazy. I made a 4 hrs warm-up set and a 5 hrs closing set. That was fun!
In the beginning of 2017 we are planning a tour in selected clubs and cities...Can you name a particular track you really admire and that has been making regular appearances in your DJ sets?
I´m a big fan of Mr G. I think I have a lot of his releases in my bag every time. Especially his last vinyl on 2x12" for the Recordstore Day 2016 with Vinalog and Relative. I think it´s called 'I need your Love' and it's so catchy and rocks every floor!
Finally, what up coming plans do you have for Paso, gigs and your own music?
Paso 050 is coming up next year, which marks another milestone in the label biography. But I cannot reveal anything more. In addition, with Marcus Springer from Deejay.de, I created the vinyl only label Beech Music, on which the fourth release 2017 is due to be released. For my party MEMBERS, there are still a few DJ´s I would like to invite as a guest DJ. In the beginning of 2017 we are planning a tour in selected clubs and cities.


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Rocksprings, Texas
Garrett W. Grooms
P.O. Box 855
Rocksprings, TX 78880
ph: 830-683-7556
alt: 830-683-2272
We construct both weld-up and bolt-up structures including, but not limited to, barns, commercial buildings, sheds, garages, workshops, church/multi-purpose buildings, RV covers, mini storage units, portable buildings on skids, pole barns, pump houses, and metal house framing.
Most of our buildings are constructed on concrete slabs, but we can also, and often do, construct them directly on the ground. Another option is to build on top of crushed base or caliche pads.
There are endless options our customers can include in their structures such as insulation, skylights, door sizes/function, windows, and much more. Our portable buildings even have a finished-out option for cabin function perfect for hunting camps or vacation properties. Some of our previous customers have even had their metal buildings finished on the inside for very economical, energy-efficient homes. We are sure that we can create the ideal structure that best meets your needs.
Quotes from previous customers:
"Garrett Grooms built a barn for us on our ranch in December of 2006. He completed it in a timely manner and within budget. We found him to be honest, conscientious and his price to be fair and competitive. He answered all of our questions and helped us understand the process. Of all the contractors we have used he is the only one that cleaned up the site upon completion.
We highly recommend Garrett to anyone wanting an excellent contractor who builds a quality structure for a fair price and who listens to be sure your needs are met." - Elaine & Culver Duderstadt, Austin, TX
When you're ready to build the barn or workshop you've always wanted or needed give us a call, and let us help you turn your ideas into a reality.
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Despite a lukewarm response to the idea of a pan-industry strategy as first mooted by KPMG in its Agribusiness Agenda 2011, the response from nearly 100 top primary industry leaders this year was resounding: The time has come for clear direction on what New Zealand's agribusiness and food strategy should be to take us through to 2030. And the cornerstone of that direction will have to be – some 81 percent of leaders agree – a strategy that takes advantage of our strong co-operative foundations.
We were given many and varied reasons for the need to develop a pan-industry initiative, although the common theme came down to the simple message that everybody generally does better when people work together. Many leaders suggested that we simply can't afford not to work together. As the only developed country that relies on the primary sector to underpin our economic wellbeing, we not only have to be as good as the rest of the world – we have to be better.
Many believe this is only achievable by developing a clear vision of the potential of New Zealand's primary sector; and building a broad coalition of industry, government and the wider community to deliver on these objectives.
There is a firm belief that everybody will generally do better by focusing clearly on the strategic issues facing the sector; rather than the day-to-day tactical issues that consume so much time currently. Now is the time for the diverse companies that produce New Zealand's food, fibre and timber products to explore how they can work together – with the government – to make the primary sector New Zealand's pathway to prosperity.
Importantly, the strategy must not become just another report on the shelf. This will depend heavily on the passion and commitment of the people involved in envisioning the strategy. Their ability to engage, enthuse, lead and motivate every other person in the primary sector to buy into the vision will be the key to whether the initiative is transformational or theoretical.
The language of collaboration
Our conversations in preparing this year's Agenda focused on opportunities for companies, industry good organisations and governments to collaborate more extensively than they have done in the past. Again, effective collaboration is reliant on people being prepared to invest the time and effort to explore opportunities. It also requires having the right forums in place for initial connections to be made.
It was recognised that sector-specific industry good organisations have a role to play in the future of the primary sector. They have the potential to be the collective voice of a sector to government and the wider population. To achieve this, they must be fully engaged with both their levy payers and organisations at all points of a sector value chain. They also have key roles to play in people development, defining sustainable production standards, and steering inter-generational innovation.
All parties on the value chain working towards a common goal
We can say with certainty that industry leaders want opportunities to collaborate for commercial benefit. And collaboration is happening – but there is a long way to go to achieve the level collaboration from producer to customer that's required to consistently meet customer needs around the world. The connection between farmers and the processors still creates challenges in the meat sector, for instance, while a lack of scale limits the potential of many of our horticultural product groups. The kiwifruit sector has been successful because growers believe they 'own their own future' through their involvement with ZESPRI. The challenge for other sectors is how they replicate this level of engagement to align their sector to its market.
What is the current state of collaborative activity in New Zealand agriculture?
The view of industry leaders on industry collaboration was fairly consistent. They believe there is not enough collaboration. And when it does happen, it's often reactive rather than proactive. So what are the barriers or challenges to effective collaboration?
An extensive range of challenges were identified, many of which were considered to be historical and entrenched. For example, there's a 'them and us' feeling from smaller industry sectors dealing with the dairy industry. There is the inability of individuals to leave their self-interest at the door in searching for the best solution. And there are companies failing to recognise the synergies that collaboration could deliver.
There were overly-ambitious initiatives, launched with a big bang but only to fizzle out rapidly when the goal of being 'all things to all people' became unachievable. Add to this a widely-held view that there is a lack of appropriate forums for collaborative opportunities to be explored, and the limited time leaders have to spend reflecting on wider issues beyond those facing their own organisation. All together, the situation could be viewed as fairly dire.
On a more positive note, there are areas where collaboration is occurring. Individuals, companies and sectors are sharing ideas and generating opportunities to create value for themselves and the economy by starting 'what if' conversations.
In short, when people can see mutual commercial benefits they are prepared to invest in a collaborative activity – because it makes commercial sense to do so. This has been demonstrated by the wide range of organisations that have been prepared to join into consortia and seek government co-investment in Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) schemes.
On a more general note, it has been noticeable in preparing this year's Agenda that thinking among industry leaders is becoming increasingly aligned. More leaders are talking about 'we' rather than 'I' in respect of initiatives that they are involved in. Consequently, a pan-industry initiative is not seen as significant jump, but the logical next step to build on the commonality of thinking.
Next issue: what might a pan-industry initiative look like in practice?
Our suggestion: Develop a national primary industry strategy with industry and government working together. This should encompass a vision for the wider industry and the necessary actions to implement it; as well as explore the need for an industry-wide brand or integrity mark.
This story originally appeared in Primary magazine. Click here to subscribe.
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The Challenge of Creating Art
January 30, 2013 in Distance Learning, Faculty, Inspire
My radical thought of the day is:
"We are all ARTISTS and our duty is to share our ART and to improve our ART."
As educators, we should bring our passion and unique talents to our teaching everyday in both face-2-face and online classes. This is our ART and to not deliver, ship, or share our art with others is to fail at our highest calling. If you never share your ART openly with others… you are not an ARTIST.
How are you improving and sharing your ART?
What kind of ART will you CREATE today?